Innovation Incubator

In expansion of the top five ideas selected by team KU:

1) Localwiki - A hyperlocal wiki integrated into a Google Map interface that allows users to find out information about their community based on locations, buildings, etc. This would be an informational resource for mild-mannered citizens and hardcharging journalists alike.

2) Open letter application - A cross-platform web app (implemented on news Web sites and social networks) that lets users send letters to their local politicians, senators and even the editor of the local paper. The application would let the user send the letter to their friends, as well (so they can spur interest, not complain about their friends' hygiene problems via letter format).

3) Local health care tracker system - An application that helps those who need health care, particularly people lacking the money or insurance for good treatment, find it in their area. Could fit over a Google Map interface.

4) Citizen journalist "madlib" story generator - An application that takes the who, what, when, where, why and importance of stories and sorts it into a lead paragraph. This allows the average Joe, who might witness an important news event but lack the proper writing skills, to quickly sort out the meat of the story and throw it on the web.

5) "Follow the money" government contract tracker - A tool that cross-references government contracts based on political contributions and the resumes of government office holders. Snazzy definition a la Mr. Farr.

That's it. Teammates, act accordingly if you see anything that needs more info. Incubators, incubate!